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Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory

Swift was NASA’s rapid-response gamma-ray, X-ray and ultraviolet/optical observatory. Its final science observation occurred on 20 October 2026, after atmospheric drag prevented stable telescope pointing.

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Aliases: SwiftSwift Gamma-Ray Burst ExplorerSwift Gamma-ray Observatory
Name: Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory
Status: retired

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Description: Swift was NASA’s rapid-response gamma-ray, X-ray and ultraviolet/optical observatory. Its final science observation occurred on 20 October 2026, after atmospheric drag prevented stable telescope pointing.
First Flight Date: 2004-11-20
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Official Url: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/swift/spacecraft/

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Creation Time: July 29, 2026 at 11:15:42 UTC
Updated Time: October 29, 2026 at 15:18:43 UTC
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Last Flight Date: 2004-11-20
Vehicle Code: Swift